Uber Nigeria has revealed that it will raise its fares in order to assist drivers in coping with the recent surge in fuel prices and inflation rate.
According to Tope Akinwumi, the Country Manager for Uber in Nigeria, this fare adjustment aims to aid drivers in managing escalating operational expenses and is a part of the continuous initiatives to provide support to their driver community.
“Drivers are at the heart of everything we do, and we continue to work on initiatives and engage with drivers to help make Uber the app of choice for drivers while maintaining an affordable service for riders.
“Following an in-depth review of the current fuel subsidy removal, Uber updated fares on the 3rd and 9th of June on the app to reflect existing economic conditions.
“We believe these changes have helped better support drivers in increasing their earning opportunities. Furthermore, we lowered the service fee in February 2022 from 25% to 20% to help enable better-earning opportunities for drivers.
“We want the best for drivers who operate on the Uber platform and frequently engage with them directly through roundtables, surveys, phone, and in-app channels to better understand and receive feedback on the realities they face in their businesses,” Akinkunmi said.
Uber Nigeria has revealed that it will raise its fares in order to assist drivers in coping with the recent surge in fuel prices and inflation rate.
According to Tope Akinwumi, the Country Manager for Uber in Nigeria, this fare adjustment aims to aid drivers in managing escalating operational expenses and is a part of the continuous initiatives to provide support to their driver community.
